How to clean a Acratech GP ballhead?

9 years 2 months ago #423227 by Sawyer
Hey guys, I just bought a used Acratech GP ballhead and was wondering how do you keep the exposed ball from pulling in dirt?

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9 years 2 months ago #423339 by effron
Either keep it in the closet in a plastic bag maybe, or don't worry about getting some real world dirt on it. Mine gets things in it constantly. I simply clean it. That one you mentioned can be disassembled, me thinks. I would suggest some light detergent to clean, and not using any lubricants on reassembly. 
 You might check the associated website for some cleaning advice as well. Don't be shy in asking the experts there....;)

Why so serious?
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9 years 1 month ago #426021 by Jakov Barnes
Good ballhead, I really want this one :drool:


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9 years 1 month ago #426594 by Zorka
I was bidding on one of these on eBay a few weeks ago, someone out bid me last minute. 


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9 years 3 weeks ago #429472 by Owen
I had one of these till it get stolen from the back of my truck last year.  Very good ball head if you ask me. 


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9 years 2 weeks ago #430350 by Alex
I've owned one of these ball heads for last 4 years and frankly have never needed to clean it with the exception of surface grim or dust.  These guys really engineered one impressive ball head.  

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9 years 3 days ago #432896 by Jakov Barnes

Alex wrote: I've owned one of these ball heads for last 4 years and frankly have never needed to clean it with the exception of surface grim or dust.  These guys really engineered one impressive ball head.  



Hi Alex, I just sent you a PM.  Let me know on that please.  Thanks!


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